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Antagony · 07-14-2003, 07:28 AM

I have 8-gauge piercings in my ears. Over the years, I have grown ... I dont' know what exactly it is. Behind my right ear around the piercing, I've grown some extra skin, basically.

It's not infected or anything. It doesn't really cause me any pain, either. But it sticks out and I'd like to be rid of it.

I came to the decision to remove it here at home.

So, I wanted some tips on pulling this off without getting gangrene. My first step is to find someone willing to do it for me because the spot is hard to get to myself, not to mention that I can't really see it. Then I'll probably use a razorblade, thoroughly douse everything in alcohol, do the job fast, and get it bandaged.

Anything I'm missing?

HeyAgain · 07-14-2003, 08:06 AM

Hey Antagony,

What you have are Skin Tags.

http://health.discovery.com/diseases...pedia/147.html

What are the treatments for the condition?

It is usually not medically necessary to treat skin tags. If they are unsightly or annoying, they can be removed by a healthcare professional. Methods of removing skin tags include the following: · cutting them off with a sterile scalpel or scissors · burning with a special heated needle · cryotherapy, which involves freezing with liquid nitrogen · laser surgery

Antagony · 07-14-2003, 12:22 PM

Yeah, that sounds like what I have.

Need to find someone to chop that stuff off ...

tikki · 07-15-2003, 06:21 AM

I don't think I'd recommend doing that at home, especially with it being behind your ear. It's gonna be hard to check up on.

I dont want you losing an ear or something

Jim Kata · 07-15-2003, 09:48 AM

My friend had those on both of his ears...He had to get them surgically removed. Sometimes they come back.

spectre · 07-15-2003, 01:29 PM

I would highly recommend that you see a doctor if you want this done. There is no way to ensure that you will be in sterile conditions. If you get an infection, it could be very serious.

cheerios · 07-16-2003, 01:43 AM

yup. do that shit w/ a doctor, man. It's not worth a bit of cosmetic purdyness if you're gonna get sick as shit over it.

Antagony · 07-17-2003, 06:42 AM

You folks have no idea how much I hate doctors, heh.

majik_6 · 07-17-2003, 08:19 AM

I've heard of that happening with stretched piercings, usually as a blowout or keloid scar. I've also heard of people cutting them off themselves. I know that for me personally, I wouldn't want to try removing them myself. There are some piercers who specialize in scalpelling and dermal punches that could probably do that kinda thing. Your best bet is to check out www.bmezine.com and look for anything on keloids or "blowouts".

spectre · 07-17-2003, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by Antagony
You folks have no idea how much I hate doctors, heh.

Understandable, but if you do it on your own, you may end up seeing a doctor anyway. As much as you hate doctors, if you end up with an infection, you could end up hospitalized. That's much worse than just seeing a doctor in the first place.

07-14-2003, 07:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Antagony Psychopathic Akimbo Action Pirate Location: ...between Christ and Belial.	Suggestions for home surgery? I have 8-gauge piercings in my ears. Over the years, I have grown ... I dont' know what exactly it is. Behind my right ear around the piercing, I've grown some extra skin, basically. It's not infected or anything. It doesn't really cause me any pain, either. But it sticks out and I'd like to be rid of it. I came to the decision to remove it here at home. So, I wanted some tips on pulling this off without getting gangrene. My first step is to find someone willing to do it for me because the spot is hard to get to myself, not to mention that I can't really see it. Then I'll probably use a razorblade, thoroughly douse everything in alcohol, do the job fast, and get it bandaged. Anything I'm missing? __________________ On the outside I'm jazz, but my soul is rock and roll. Sleep is a waste of time. Join the Insomniac Club. "GYOH GWAH-DAH GREH BLAAA! SROH WIH DIH FLIH RYOHH!!" - The Locust

07-14-2003, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Antagony Psychopathic Akimbo Action Pirate Location: ...between Christ and Belial.	Yeah, that sounds like what I have. Need to find someone to chop that stuff off ... __________________ On the outside I'm jazz, but my soul is rock and roll. Sleep is a waste of time. Join the Insomniac Club. "GYOH GWAH-DAH GREH BLAAA! SROH WIH DIH FLIH RYOHH!!" - The Locust

07-15-2003, 06:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	I don't think I'd recommend doing that at home, especially with it being behind your ear. It's gonna be hard to check up on. I dont want you losing an ear or something __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

07-15-2003, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	I would highly recommend that you see a doctor if you want this done. There is no way to ensure that you will be in sterile conditions. If you get an infection, it could be very serious. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

07-17-2003, 06:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Antagony Psychopathic Akimbo Action Pirate Location: ...between Christ and Belial.	You folks have no idea how much I hate doctors, heh. __________________ On the outside I'm jazz, but my soul is rock and roll. Sleep is a waste of time. Join the Insomniac Club. "GYOH GWAH-DAH GREH BLAAA! SROH WIH DIH FLIH RYOHH!!" - The Locust

07-14-2003, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
HeyAgain Psycho	Hey Antagony, What you have are Skin Tags. http://health.discovery.com/diseases...pedia/147.html What are the treatments for the condition? It is usually not medically necessary to treat skin tags. If they are unsightly or annoying, they can be removed by a healthcare professional. Methods of removing skin tags include the following: · cutting them off with a sterile scalpel or scissors · burning with a special heated needle · cryotherapy, which involves freezing with liquid nitrogen · laser surgery

07-15-2003, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jim Kata Swollen Member Location: Northern VA	My friend had those on both of his ears...He had to get them surgically removed. Sometimes they come back.

07-16-2003, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	yup. do that shit w/ a doctor, man. It's not worth a bit of cosmetic purdyness if you're gonna get sick as shit over it.

07-17-2003, 08:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
majik_6 narcissist Location: looking in a mirror	I've heard of that happening with stretched piercings, usually as a blowout or keloid scar. I've also heard of people cutting them off themselves. I know that for me personally, I wouldn't want to try removing them myself. There are some piercers who specialize in scalpelling and dermal punches that could probably do that kinda thing. Your best bet is to check out www.bmezine.com and look for anything on keloids or "blowouts". __________________ it's all about self-indulgence